Dynamic Balance Brace did not effect SEBT for healthy subjects.
(Hardy et. al, 2008)
Taping and bracing do not have detrimental effect on balance in frontal plane.
(Barkoukis et. al, 2002)
Dynamic postural stability was not improved during a jump protocol while wearing a brace.
(Wilkstrom et. al. 2006)
Research on ankle braces and dynamic balance is lacking

Mattacola & Dwyer (2002) “... initial exercises and ROM should be performed with some prophylactic support in an attempt to improve sensory and proprioceptive feedback...”
Clinical interpretation and inconclusive research on effects of ankle braces has led to question will the application of a brace improve ankle rehabilitation outcomes?

Purpose To determine if the use of an ankle brace during a six week rehabilitation protocol improves dynamic balance, static balance, and agility course performance for individuals suffering from chronic ankle instability.

Hypothesis 1) Both the control and treatment groups will show improvements in dynamic balance, static balance, and agility course performance.
2) The treatment group will show greater improvements in dynamic balance, static balance, and agility course performance compared to the control group.

Discussion It has been hypothesized proprioception would be positively influenced by the brace’s stimulation of cutaneous mechanoreceptors
Any increased afferent activity did not produce improved rehabilitation outcomes
Other studies did not use brace in rehabilitation protocol just in balance testing

Limitations The dynamic balance as tested with the SEBT is not the same type of dynamic balance involved in sporting activities such as basketball, football, or running
Same rehabilitation progression was utilized for every participant
Small sample size which could reduce the power of the results.
Individual difference in ankle brace application

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